Result of using a biologic collagen implant (Permacol) for mesenteric defect repair after excision of a huge mesenteric lymphangioma in a child.
10.4174/astr.2015.89.6.330
- Author:
Soo Hong KIM
1
;
Kyung Chul YOON
;
Woohyung LEE
;
Hyun Young KIM
;
Sung Eun JUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Mesenteric lymphangioma;
Mesenteric defect;
Repair material;
Prostheses and implant;
Permacol
- MeSH:
Child*;
Collagen*;
Follow-Up Studies;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Intestinal Volvulus;
Lymphangioma*;
Mesentery
- From:Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research
2015;89(6):330-333
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Mesenteric lymphangiomas, which involve near total mesentery, are extremely rare. A mesenteric lymphangioma should be treated through excision because they can cause invasion of vital structures, bleeding, or infection. After excision of a huge mesenteric lymphangioma, internal herniation may occur through a large mesenteric defect leading to intestinal volvulus, obstruction, and other life-threatening circumstances. We report a case in which a biologic collagen implant (Permacol) was used for mesenteric defect repair after excision of a huge mesenteric lymphangioma. The implant did not cause any symptoms or complications during follow-up for 4 years. When encountering large defects of mesentery, closure with implant can be a feasible choice, and Permacol could be a possible implant for closing the defect.
